The Greek world from the second millennium B.C.E. to the emergence of the polis

The Greek world from the eighth to the fourth centuries B.C.E., with an emphasis on political events and development.

The Greek world in the age of Alexander the Great and his successors (336 B.C.E. to 31 B.C.E.)

The Roman world from 510 B.C.E. to 44 B.C.E.

The Roman world in the age of Augustus and his dynasty (44 B.C.E. to 68 C.E.)

The Roman world from 68 C.E. to 378 C.E.

The structure and performance of economies in the Greek and/or Roman worlds, and their modern interpretation.

An exploration of the ecology and environment of the ancient Mediterranean basin in classical antiquity.

The history and culture of the Greco-Roman world during the fourth through seventh centuries C.E., with particular emphasis on the decline of the Roman state and emergence of Christianity.

The study of classical tragedy as a literary genre, dramatic production, and social institution, with analysis of representative plays.

The origin and development of Greek and Roman comedy, based on a study of representative plays.

The role in Roman society and culture of public spectacles, including the chariot-races, the gladiatorial games, executions, and triumphal processions.

A study of the representation of ancient Greece and/ or Rome in cinema.

A close study of one or more sites in the ancient world and the cultural significance of the site(s) in question.

Topics vary from year to year.

An instructor-supervised group project in an off-campus setting. Details at https://www.artsci.utoronto.ca/current/academics/research-opportunities/research-excursions-program. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

An instructor-supervised group project in an off-campus setting. Details at https://www.artsci.utoronto.ca/current/academics/research-opportunities/research-excursions-program. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

Credit course for supervised participation in faculty research project. Details at https://www.artsci.utoronto.ca/current/academics/research-opportunities/research-opportunities-program. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

Credit course for supervised participation in faculty research project. Details at https://www.artsci.utoronto.ca/current/academics/research-opportunities/research-opportunities-program. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

Independent Studies. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

Independent Studies. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

An advanced research seminar devoted to critical issues relating to Greek civilization. Course requirements include a research essay. Topics vary from year to year.

An advanced research seminar devoted to critical issues relating to Roman civilization. Course requirements include a research essay. Topics vary from year to year.

The medieval Celtic nations were home to one of the richest imaginative literary traditions of Western Europe. This course will introduce students to the literature from medieval Ireland and Wales that portrayed both the adventures of the Celtic gods and goddesses, and heroic ‘saga’, by which is meant the exploits of Ireland’s and Britain’s prehistoric heroes. The course will also trace continuities in the storytelling of medieval Ireland and Wales with the culture of the Continental Celts of Antiquity, and will include examination of the role of literacy and the advent of Christianity on the islands’ native mythologies. The course assumes no prior familiarity with Celtic literature and history and all texts will be read in English translation.

This course in Modern Irish Language is designed for learners with no prior knowledge of the language. The course is intended to introduce students to and provide practice in the four language skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing.

An introduction to the culture and literature of the Celtic peoples in pre-history and in the Middle Ages.

An introduction to the culture and literature of the modern Celtic nations from 1600 to the present.

An introduction to Scottish Gaelic language and culture. Students will master fundamentals of reading, writing, and the basics of grammar and will begin to speak Gaelic. Proverbs, poetry, songs and folktales introduce students to the language, literature and folklore of Gaelic Scotland and immigrant North America. No prior knowledge of the language is required.

An introductory course intended to provide a basic speaking and reading knowledge of Modern Welsh. Open to students with no prior experience of Welsh.

An introduction to Lowland Scots language and literature. Students will acquire fundamentals of reading, writing, grammar and spoken Scots. Poetry, songs and folktales introduce students to the language, literature and folklore of the Scots language, from the Renaissance poets through to Burns, MacDiarmid and modern artists. No prior knowledge of the language is required.